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SIAM OPAL


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SIAM OPAL

Siam Opal seen here outbound from the Port of Tyne (North East England) on 22nd March 2008. Bound for Turkey with a load of scrap metals.

Photographed from Western Quay, North Shields.

Tugs in assistance were Yarm Cross and Svitzer Maltby.

Former Names:
1985-11 Albasol
1988-06 Gransol
1989-07 J. Suda
1994-10 Handy Trader
2005-02 African Shark
2008-03 SIAM OPAL

Type of ship : Bulk Carrier

Year of build : 1985-11 Minami-Nippon Zosen K.K. - Usuki Yard/hull No.: 581
Ship Type Group:Handysize Bulk Carrier; Hull Material:Steel; Strengthened for heavy cargoes; Hull Connections:Welded; Decks:1 dk; Bulbous bow

Ship Manager: Pioneer Ship Management - UAE
Registered Owner: DBE Opal Corp - Dubai
Operator: Thai Pacific Maritime Ltd - Thailand

Length Overall 176.500
Length (BP) 166.000
Length (Reg) 166.490
Breadth Extreme 27.030
Breadth Moulded 27.000
Draught 10.788
Depth 14.600
Gross 18,987
Net 11,627
Deadweight 32,772
Formula Deadweight 28,890

1 oil engine driving 1 FP propeller at 112 rpm
Total Power: Mcr 5,759kW (7,830hp)
Service Speed: 13.90kts